Shoe scuff marks
Q: We just installed a very expensive hardwood floor (alomediam Brazilian wood-dark wood) and after two coats of varnish, I can see shoe scarf marks. What is the strongest varnish or finish that can used of this type of wood so as to prevent any scratch marks?
A: Perhaps these scuff marks will just wipe off?
I would probably suggest a water borne finish such as Street Shoe from Basic Coatings, or Dura Seal X Terra or a Bona Kemi or Vermeister finish. These are professional coatings however, and are best left to the professional to apply. Additionally, if you have used an oil based polyurethane, you will have to give the floor at least 3 weeks to make sure it is fully cured before applying one of these coatings over top.
No finish is indestructible and the harder the finish is, the more difficult it becomes to re coat down the road when the finish begins showing signs of wear.
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